Senior Consultant (m/f/d)

i-potentials is the leading executive search boutique for transformation across the DACH region. For more than 17 years, we have been appointing first-level leaders for companies in pivotal phases of change. We combine state-of-the-art, AI-enabled research and analysis methods with what no algorithm can replace: deep market and assessment expertise, strategic advisory, genuine relationships, and stakeholder management with real tact.

We are convinced that a future worth living starts with responsible leaders in the roles that matter most. Contributing to that is our ambition as an executive search boutique—and it shapes our work every day. Our track record has been recognised for years with top ratings, including in the renowned WirtschaftsWoche ranking of executive search firms, and awards such as the German Excellence Award, “Headhunter of the Year”, and the “HR Excellence” Award. This is only possible with people who make that standard their own.

The role

Executive search at i-potentials can broadly be divided into three phases: market analysis and identification; candidate approach and pre-qualification; and the selection process, client steering, and closure.

As a Senior Consultant, you own the middle phase. Your mission: together with our Research Circle, identify the right leadership personalities, win them over for the mandate, and ultimately hand over to the Partner in charge exactly those candidates who truly fit.

In your projects, you are the central point of contact for candidates. At the same time, you take on project management—coordinating all steps to ensure the project meets the quality standards of our clients and our organisation. You align your approach closely with one of our experienced Partners, who hold overall project leadership.

Responsibilities in detail

• Approach and win outstanding candidates for top-executive and board mandates—from first contact and pitch through to handover to the project lead
• Take ownership of project management: ensure status updates, client alignment, and coordination with Research Consultants run smoothly so that we consistently deliver the highest quality for our clients
• Produce precise, high-quality project documentation, candidate dossiers, and final reports
• Contribute to internal initiatives, e.g. on AI adoption, quality assurance, or process development

Profile

You bring at least five years of experience in executive search, top-level recruiting, or a comparable high-demand environment—and you understand what professional communication at leadership level requires.

What we are also looking for:

• Fast comprehension and a strong results orientation: you quickly see what a project needs and act accordingly to enable excellent outcomes
• Strong analytical thinking, paired with the ability to run multiple projects in parallel in a structured, highly professional manner
• Genuine enjoyment of working with people—and the maturity to conduct difficult conversations clearly and confidently
• Entrepreneurial thinking within your area of responsibility
• A completed Master’s degree with strong results; business-fluent German and English

What i-potentials offers

Work: You will work on appointments that genuinely shape the future of companies. This has been at the core of our work for more than 17 years.

Development: The Senior Consultant role is part of our development track towards (Associate) Principal. Those who live the organisation’s quality standards have a clear path for growth – one that can also be reached significantly faster with us than in a large consultancy.

Boutique character: At i-potentials, you work closely with the firm’s leadership, with a high degree of ownership and room to shape. Our size makes this possible in every role, but it also requires it. It also means we can adopt new tools and ways of working quickly, because we can. Mutual support is not a buzzword here and neither is mutual challenge. Our mantra: If you show up, we show up.

Benefits: 30 + 2 vacation days (with 24 December and 31 December as additional days off), flexible working hours, home office options, BahnCard Business 50, lunch subsidy, a personal training budget, a monthly Team Day, as well as structured development processes and team trainings. Compensation consists of a fixed salary that is above average for the boutique market, plus a bonus component, in addition to the benefits listed.

Application process

Once we have received your documents, our colleagues will take care of the process. We of course treat your information confidentially and in line with our data protection policy.

If you have any questions, please contact the dedicated point of contact for this position at .